Simon Newcomb's 'The Reminiscences of an Astronomer' is a captivating memoir that delves into the life of a renowned astronomer. Through Newcomb's eloquent prose, readers are taken on a journey through...

In 'Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science,' Simon Newcomb delves into a variety of topics related to astronomy and other scientific fields in a clear and accessible manner. Written...

Contents: 1. The Forces of Matter and The Chemical History of a Candle, by Michael Faraday 2. On the Conservation of Force and Ice and Glaciers, by Hermann von Helmholtz 3. The Wave Theory of Light and...